Deep in Egypt’s Eastern Desert, a working industrial pit has given way to something far older and stranger than modern machinery. Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,000‑year‑old gold mining and ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

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In the second century BCE, Greek historian and geographer Agatharchides wrote about the severe working conditions of the criminals and prisoners of war who toiled in ancient Egyptian gold mines: “And ...

STORY: Silver has become the new gold in Egypt and it's a sign of the country's economic crisis. Traditionally, Egyptian women receive gold jewelry for their engagement. But with surging prices and a ...

The Egyptian gold market achieved a record performance in the last fiscal year, mirroring the broader trends in the global ...

Recently, archaeologists unearthed a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mining camp in the Sukari Mountains. Crews found evidence of ancient gold mining, processing, and purification. The archaeological ...

Centamin PLC (OTCPK: CELTF), a gold mining company focused on Egypt, announced a 25% increase in its annual profit for the year 2023. This surge in profitability is attributed to a combination of ...

A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet, reported missing from an Egyptian museum this month, was stolen and melted down, the country's Interior Ministry confirmed on Thursday. The Antiquities and Tourism ...

Clamor for the precious metal is growing as the buying power of the country’s currency plunges in value against the dollar, and inflation eats away at savings. By Vivian Yee and Nada Rashwan For this ...